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Feds Won't Pursue Medical Marijuana Users, Sellers Abiding By State Laws
By Scott Hensley In a big switch from the last administration, the Obama Justice Department won't go after users or suppliers of medical marijuana who comply with state laws. A customer shows medical marijuana she received free at the Roscoe Compassionate...
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Mon, Oct 19 2009 6:40 AM
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Malpractice Reform Would Trim $11 Billion From Health Spending
By Scott Hensley Now we have the official number for how much reforming the nation's medical malpractice system could save: $11 billion this year. Is 0.5% of health spending a lot or a little? (iStockphoto.com) (iStockphoto.com) --> How you see...
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Fri, Oct 09 2009 1:56 PM
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Senate To Include Public Option In Health Overhaul Bill
By Scott Hensley Well, the public option just got another lease on life. Sen. Harry Reid of Nevada says the public option is back on. (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) (Chip Somodevilla/Getty Images) --> Senate Majority Leader Harry Reid of Nevada now...
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Mon, Oct 26 2009 1:55 PM
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Blame Game Begins For Swine Flu Vaccine Shortfall
By Scott Hensley What was supposed to be vaccination time has become finger-pointing time. Good luck finding some of this. ( Mark Boster/Getty Images) (Mark Boster/Getty Images) --> Day by day, we're learning more about why supplies of a vaccine...
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Mon, Oct 26 2009 6:53 AM
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For College Students, Health Overhaul Starts Today
By Julie Rovner While Congress haggles over the details of a massive health-care overhaul, at least a few people will no longer have to worry about losing their health insurance if they get sick: college students who are still covered under their parents'...
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Fri, Oct 09 2009 2:30 PM
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When News Breaks On Autism, Who Gets It Out First?
By Scott Hensley When you report about health and science you bump into press embargoes almost every time you turn around. In exchange for advanced notice about some scientific development, reporters agree to hold off writing about the findings until...
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Wed, Oct 07 2009 9:21 AM
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Report Backs White House Claim Of $700 Billion In Wasteful Health Spending
By Christopher Weaver The notion that Americans spend $700 billion a year on health care that doesn't leave them healthier is Exhibit A in the Obama team's case that health costs can be cut without rationing. Budget director Orszag testifies at...
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Thu, Oct 29 2009 2:01 PM
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House Health Bill Could Swell With Expected Amendment
By Mary Agnes Carey If the 1,190-page health bill trotted out Thursday isn't hefty enough for you, just wait a little while. There's more material on the way. House Minority Whip Roy Blunt warns there could be surprises in an amendment to the...
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Fri, Oct 30 2009 6:44 AM
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CDC Chief 'Frustrated' By Swine Flu Vaccine Shortage
By Maggie Mertens The Centers for Disease Control is just as unhappy as the rest of us about the tight supply of swine flu vaccine, we heard today. Nurses in Indianapolis prepare the swine flu vaccine for another overwhelmed clinic.(Darron Cummings/AP...
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Fri, Oct 23 2009 1:51 PM
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Early Bird Doesn't Always Get The H1N1 Vaccine
By Joe Palca As a good, caring parent, I decided I should provide my 12-year-old son with the H1N1 vaccine. The District of Columbia Department of Health was kind enough to set up free flu clinics in each of the eight wards that make up this city. If...
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Mon, Oct 26 2009 5:08 PM
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A Single Dirty Health Worker Can Sicken Many
By Richard Knox Everybody who works in a hospital should wash his hands frequently. But some hands are more important than others. A few dirty hands can mess up a whole hosptial. (iStockphoto.com) (iStockphoto.com) --> One careless health-care worker...
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Tue, Oct 20 2009 9:05 AM
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FDA and FTC Slam Swine Flu Claims For Dr. Weil Supplement
By Scott Hensley The feds have told a company associated with alternative health guru Dr. Andrew Weil that it has crossed the line by selling an unapproved product for warding off the swine flu. The FDA questions the evidence behind the herbal remedy...
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Fri, Oct 16 2009 1:18 PM
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Watch Out For Bogus Swine Flu Remedies Online
By Scott Hensley If you're worried about swine flu, resist the temptation to stock up on dubious medicines being hawked online. Stick with the genuine article. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images) Stick with the genuine article. (Justin Sullivan/Getty Images...
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Fri, Oct 16 2009 8:47 AM
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Stolen Laptop Held Data On Thousands Of Doctors
By Scott Hensley Here we go again. Another stolen laptop, and a whole bunch more personal data that could be used for no-good. What's up, doc? Maybe your personal data online. ( iStockphoto.com) (iStockphoto.com) --> A computer belonging to an...
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Thu, Oct 15 2009 8:56 AM
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Smoke Gets In Your Heart
By Richard Knox Almost four decades after the Surgeon General first suggested secondhand smoke causes heart attacks, the National Institute of Medicine says there's no doubt about it. Snuff 'em out, if you've got 'em. (iStockphoto.com...
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Thu, Oct 15 2009 12:09 PM
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